He did a number over Mauricio Pochettino, stifling Spurs, and summoned some big performances from his big players. His reaction showed how much it meant.

When it comes to the players, here is my team of the week:

Jack Butland

It has been a tough season for the Stoke City goalkeeper but he excelled with a series of saves in the draw against Burnley. He even stopped James Tarkowski’s close-range header but could not repel Ashley Barnes’s follow-up.

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Phil Jones

A timely return to form for Jones with the England squad looming. Has looked good, at times, this season but can get caught out positionally. Made some vital blocks against Tottenham.

Chris Smalling

His partnership with Phil Jones has left many United fans underwhelmed but no-one could deny that Smalling got the better of Harry Kane in the FA Cup semi-final.

Nacho Monreal

With three goals in his last seven Premier League matches the Spaniard has made an unlikely impact for Arsenal. He scored again against West Ham but more than that Arsenal look a better defensive unit with him.

Kevin De Bruyne

Aaron Ramsey

The Arsenal midfielder was fortunate with his goal against West Ham that restored his side’s lead but he has had a hand in more goals than any other Arsenal player in all competitions this season.

Ilkay Gundogan

In the absence of Fernandinho, Gundogan played the ‘number six’ role for Manchester City and produced an accomplished performance. Admittedly it was against a relegation-threatened Swansea City side but Gundogan showed his class.

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Christian Eriksen

Was, probably, the only Tottenham Hotspur player to acquit himself well in their disappointing display as they lost the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Set up their goal and constantly demanded the ball but was often let down by those around him.

Alexis Sanchez

It has obviously been a difficult season for Sanchez who has, largely, struggled since his January move to United but he again excelled at Wembley. Scored a fine header and was a relentless threat with his positive running against Tottenham.

Olivier Giroud

The striker continued his amazing, unbeaten run at Wembley where he has not lost in 10 matches. Scored a brilliant goal and is now on track to win a fourth FA Cup in five seasons.

Eden Hazard

Despite Giroud’s goal and eye-catching performance it was Hazard who was Chelsea's stand-out player in their FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton. It has been a tough few months for Hazard but he undoubtedly delivered.